H.R. 1585 (105th): Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act

Introduced:
May 13, 1997 (105th Congress, 1997–1998)
Sponsor:
Rep. Susan Molinari [R-NY13]
Status:
Signed by the President

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Status

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on August 13, 1997.

Progress
Introduced May 13, 1997
Passed House Jul 22, 1997
Passed Senate Jul 24, 1997
Signed by the President Aug 13, 1997
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Jul 22, 1997 10 p.m.
Passed 422/3

Cosponsors
10 cosponsors (6R, 4D) (show)
Committees

House Armed Services

House Energy and Commerce

House Oversight and Government Reform

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Full Title

To allow postal patrons to contribute to funding for breast cancer research through the voluntary purchase of certain specially issued United States postage stamps.

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Last updated Jan 01, 1998.
3 pages

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7/22/1997. Requires the U.S. Postal Service to establish a special rate of postage for first-class mail that is equal to the regular rate plus a differential of not to exceed 25 percent to be offered as an alternative that patrons may use voluntarily to contribute to funding for breast cancer research. Requires the Service to pay 70 percent of the amounts attributable (additional revenues minus costs) to such differential to the National Institutes of Health and the remainder to the Department of Defense under arrangements as mutually agreed, provided payments are made at least twice a year. Requires the Postmaster General to include in each annual report to the Board of Governors information concerning the operation of this Act. Terminates the provisions of this Act at the end of the two-year period beginning on the date on which such postage stamps are first made available to the public. Requires the Comptroller General to report to the Congress, no later than three months (but not earlier than six months) before the end of such period, on the operation of this Act.

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  • 39 U.S.C. Chapter 4